Campaigners from west Dorset are helping to spearhead a High Court challenge against Government plans to tighten the rules on designating bathing beaches

A Dorset nature reserve has been named amongst the best to visit

Hail, thunder, and even snow are on the cards as the UK faces a sudden return to wintry weather.

DORSET will receive almost £500,000 in government funding to support low-income households who rely on heating oil.

Shamed former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson were embroiled in the Fergiegate scandal - a private conversation recorded on Portland.

Enjoy a spring walk at Langdon Hill Woods near Morcombelake, with carpets of bluebells and views to Golden Cap

A charming little Dorset church in the village of Yetminster has an interesting tower with grotesque gargoyles on it

Step back to 2006 for the surprising Dorset property boom story of a wooden beach chalet in Burton Bradstock that went on the market for £500,000 - just 12 years after selling for £46,000

We're remembering when Blockbuster Video in East Street, Bridport was the go-to place for a night at the flicks

On Blackdown Hill above Portesham, the Hardy Monument rises high over Dorset’s landscape. Once dubbed 'ugly', this Victorian tower offers some breathtaking views.

Here are the top 10 highest‑rated countryside pubs near Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Portland and West Bay ranked by Google Reviews

Here is a rare photo of film star Charlie Chaplin paying a flying visit to a hotel in Lyme Regis in the 1950s

This rare historic photograph shows the aftermath of a June 1890 flash flood in Lyme Regis which caused streets to turn into rivers

A former councillor in Lyme Regis has been found guilty of stealing from a vulnerable man

West Dorset bus services are set to be significantly reduced over the Easter bank holiday weekend, prompting renewed calls for improvements

Temporary traffic lights have been causing an inconvenience to local residents following a landslide in west Dorset, with no date given for their removal more than a month on from the incident

Delays are set to continue for motorists on the A35 as work to introduce new speed limits and average speed cameras moves into its next stage

Daryl Chambers, the town surveyor for Bridport Town Council, has been awarded the High Sheriff of Dorset Award for his exceptional contribution to making the town a better place.

Discover five stunning Dorset locations to explore under this weekend’s sunshine—before the busy tourist season arrives. From Durdle Door to Abbotsbury, enjoy quieter coastlines, villages, and viewpoints.

A spectacular embroidered red dress, created by women across the globe will be exhibited at Bridport Town Hall next summer

The Liberty Trail is a 28‑mile walking route from Lyme Regis to Ham Hill recalling the Monmouth Rebellion

A Dorchester train passenger says she has experienced regular delays to London blamed on Brockenhurst signal issues

NEW planning applications have been submitted in the Charmouth and Lyme Regis area, covering home alterations, extensions, and changes to property use.

A number of UK restaurants that featured in the Michelin Guide, including some from London, Cornwall and Manchester, have shut in the last year

More than SIXTY firefighters have been tackling thatched roof fire in west Dorset.

THERE are long delays on the A35 between Bridport and Charmouth due to a broken down vehicle at Chideock

A NUMBER plate recognition camera will be added to the Hive Beach car park in Burton Bradstock under the latest planning approvals in the area.

A TELEVISION producer who grew up in Lyme Regis is now at the centre of one of New Zealand's biggest screen industry fraud investigations - after allegedly swindling nearly £7 million from public funds and private lenders.

Officers searching for a missing man in Bridport are pleased to update that he has been found

It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the number of cases linked to the outbreak has reached 29, up from 27 previously.

A dog fell from cliffs in west Dorset after pulling away from its lead to chase wildlife

OFFICERS searching for a missing man last seen in Bridport are appealing for information from the public to help find him

A CAR has been smashed into and a handbag stolen at a car park near Golden Cap in west Dorset

A west Dorset town has been named one of the best places to live in the south west, with judges praising its community spirit, cultural buzz and quirky character

A café owner along the coast road has said that poor signage “absolutely decimated” business during road works

A horse vet, village shop and dairy in west Dorset are among the finalists for prestigious awards recognising the South West’s food, farming and enterprise.

If ticks go unnoticed and pets are untreated, a tick bite could lead to further complications, including Lyme disease.

West Bay Sea Angling Club’s 2025 awards night at Martins Bar, Eype, honoured Richard "Tiny" Daw for service. Lea Windsor and Chelsea Pearce led trophies.

In 1940, as petrol rationing bit across wartime Britain, Dorset’s “happy‑go‑lucky caravan folk” were still clip‑clopping along the lanes in horse‑drawn wagons and early caravans

A major project improving two major garden paths through Lyme Regis is on track for completion this month.

A car burst into flames in Ringwood on Friday morning as fire crews battled the blaze.

A SERIES of new planning applications has been submitted across Bridport and neighbouring villages, featuring home alterations, replacements and new residential development.

Residents in Bridport have raised concerns about the “extremely poor” quality of the roads and amount of potholes in the town centre

A section of a busy town road has closed for emergency works

A CYCLIST has been seriously injured in a crash with a car in Bridport

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that as of 5pm on Wednesday, 15 cases of meningitis have been confirmed and a further 12 are under investigation

A vicar who suffered serious injuries in a horror crash walked a half marathon in crutches

A BRIDPORT bar has been forced to run as a pop-up due to the 'economic climate' making it 'no longer viable' to have a physical venue

AS spring approaches, dog walkers are being reminded of their responsibilities when taking a stroll through the countryside.

Organisers are celebrating after winning a grant from Airbnb’s Best of British Fund to deliver the celebrated Lyme Regis Fossil Festival.